Sandstorm

/ˈsændstɔːrm/ noun

Definition

A powerful desert wind that carries huge amounts of sand and dust through the air, reducing visibility and causing harsh conditions.

Etymology

From English 'sand' (particles of rock) and 'storm' (violent weather). Both words are Germanic in origin; 'storm' comes from Old English 'storm' meaning turmoil.

Kelly Says

A major sandstorm can carry sand thousands of miles—dust from the Sahara regularly reaches the Caribbean, which is why Caribbean sunsets sometimes have an orange tint from African sand particles.

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